I have loved seeing and starring in musicals for most of my life. My love for Broadway stemmed from how much I loved Disney movies when I was growing up. To me, animated sequences often transcend any emotion or situation conveyed in live action. While there are some Broadway shows that are too risque to have their own Disney film, here are six show tunes that I feel deserve at least their own animated sequence.

"Defying Gravity," from "Wicked"

One of the defining show tunes of the 2000s, this showstopper catapulted "Wicked" to international acclaim and gave Idina Menzel one of her signature tunes. This number comes at a pivotal moment in the show when Elphaba (who is later the Wicked Witch of the West) sets out to fight the Wizard of Oz's suppression of the Flying Monkeys. While there are several fan storyboards of this iconic scene, a professional sequence has yet to exist. Nevertheless, this number is too exciting to leave without complete animation.

"The Room Where It Happens," from "Hamilton"

Without a doubt, "Hamilton" is the hottest musical of the moment. If it were up to me, this whole musical would become a Disney movie (expletives removed, of course). I love how brilliantly American history comes to life through Lin-Manuel Miranda's music and lyrics. One of my favorite moments in the musical is in the second act, where Aaron Burr, the title character's rival, expresses jealousy of Alexander Hamilton's political influence. I would love to see animated clips of Burr running across an enlarged chessboard or copy of the Constitution, behind a choir like the Muses from "Hercules." Fans of the musical have noted similarities between this number and the music of Disney's "The Princess and the Frog." (Side note: How is it that villains get all of the best numbers?!)

"All-American Prophet," from "Book of Mormon"

Toward the end of my eleventh-grade year, my friends and music classmates only talked about "Book of Mormon." Written by Robert Lopez (of "Frozen" fame) and Trey Parker and Matt Stone (of "South Park"), this musical tells of Mormon missionaries attempting to evangelize a remote Ugandan tribe. The Act I number "All-American Prophet" is a lively number in which Elder Kevin Price recounts the story of Joseph Smith, who founded the Mormon religion. There is a serious "Schoolhouse Rock" vibe to this tune, and I imagine vibrant colors and quick scene jumps between the past and present for this number's animation.

"Legally Blonde Remix," from "Legally Blonde"

My eighth-grade year was definitely the peak of Broadway run of "Legally Blonde: The Musical." One of the most upbeat moments in the show "Legally Blonde Remix" comes during Vivienne's persuasion for Elle to try again at proving Brooke Wyndham's innocence, without the aid of Professor Callahan. Already a fun show with tons of lovable characters, an animated sequence for this number would knock people's socks off.

"I'm Alive," from "Next to Normal"

"Next to Normal" is about Diana, a woman who struggles with bipolar disorder and her condition's effects on her family. The number "I'm Alive" is sung by her son, Gabe, who died 16 years before the musical's events take place. The minimal set design of "Next of Normal" allows for multiple possibilities for animation, such as a miniature Gabe dancing on top of Diana, or even Diana and Gabe trapped in a room with the mother acknowledging her son.

"Run, Freedom, Run," from "Urinetown"

"Urinetown" is a satirical musical which spoofs capitalism and corporate America. In the show, a 20-year drought has led to private toilets being inconceivable, and public restrooms are the new norm. In this number, the poor rally around the protagonist, everyman Bobby Strong, as part of their uprising against the mega-corporation Urine Good Company (UGC). With such vivacious, energetic choreography as depicted in the above performance, an animated sequence would enhance the people's confidence in their attempts to get back at UGC.

With the influence of musical theater having already left its mark on several platforms, animation would augment the emotions of several characters. One can only wonder how animation and musical theater will continue to thrive together in the future.